Bloglingua previously reported the news about the Postmaster from Nottingham who refused to serve some customers as they were unable to communicate in English.

Mr Kumarasiri was moved to new post office, on his request. He has now been told by the agency which employed him that his contract will not be renewed.

The BBC reported Mr Kumarasiri as saying, “I was forced out by a small minority of people who don’t want to integrate into society.”

Mr Kumarasiri claims that he has been threatened by people in the community and the local Muslim leaders began a petition against him. Polish migrants have reportedly also been boycotting the store as well.

The Post Office has said that the postal service they provide is for everyone and they are very concerned about the impact this incident may have on trade. The Post Office is part of Royal Mail which has been a constitution in the United Kingdom (UK) for many years. Despite its recent money troubles the company continues to operate providing a service for everyone in the UK.

What about tourists?

When we go on holiday we expect people to give us a bit of slack with the local language and be polite and helpful.

It seems obvious though when reading Mr Kumarasiri’s argument that he was specifically referring to people who have moved to the UK from abroad to live. His frustration is that he worked hard to take on the British way of life and he wishes those coming to the UK these days would give the country the same respect.